Pahintuin (en. To stop)

/pah-in-tu-in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To halt or stop a person or thing from any action or process.
Stop the engine while we fix a part.
Pahintuin mo ang makina habang may inaayos tayong bahagi.
To give an order or statement to cease what is being done.
Stop the group because there is an important announcement.
Pahintuin ang grupo dahil may mahalagang anunsyo.

Etymology

root word: hintui

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stop me
Request to stop an action or activity.
Pahintuin mo ako

Related Words

stop
The root word from which 'pahintuin' is derived, meaning to halt.
hintui

Slang Meanings

stop it!
Stop telling me your nonsense!
Pahintuin mo na ako sa kakasabi ng mga kalokohan mo!
make him stop
Make him stop causing trouble!
Pahintuin mo na siya sa kakagulo!
hold up
Hold up, it’s going too fast!
Pahintuin mo ang takbo, bilis na eh!